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May 03, 2007

Glasgow unchanged

Posted by Editor on May 3, 2007 11:56 AM | 5 comments | Print | E-mail author

Al Kellock leads Glasgow into their last home game of the season
The Glasgow Warriors go into their final home match of the season against the Ospreys tomorrow night (ko 7.30pm) unchanged from the side that triumphed 24-10 over Ulster at Ravenhill last Friday.

Coach Sean Lineen has also reminded supporters it's their last chance this season to head to Hughenden and give the side a boost.

With just two defeats at Hughenden across all competitions this season, the Warriors' record at home speaks for itself and with three straight wins over Leinster, Magners League leaders at the time, Connacht and Ulster in recent weeks, Sean's side go into this game full of confidence.

The win over Ulster at their fortress, Ravenhill, combined with the fact that the home side that night went into the game with their eyes on retaining the Magners League title, demonstrated just how far the Warriors have come this season.

Tomorrow's opponents, the Ospreys, have similar ambitions and are sitting in third place, with a game in hand over Leinster and new leaders Cardiff Blues. Glasgow are three spots below but in with a chance of finishing in the league's top five, so there is no doubt that this will be a strongly contested match.

Sean said: "We'd really like to see the fans head down to Hughenden tomorrow to see for themselves what this team has achieved in recent weeks. These are exciting times for Glasgow and we are extremely proud of our home record this season.

"We're up against one of the most consistent teams in the league and they are going for the title. We'll have to go up yet another notch from our fantastic performance last week against Ulster but we know we are capable of delivering something special against the Ospreys.

"There is real pride and passion in the Warriors jersey and the players are playing for Glasgow and for each other. It's the last chance to come down and see us this season so we're hoping for a bumper crowd to get behind the team.

"We also say goodbye to some players who have given a tremendous amount to Glasgow over the years but who are moving on to new challenges ahead of next season. Our former captain Jon Petrie retires from the game while others such as Graeme Beveridge and Rory Lamont head south to the English Premiership. They go with our thanks for all they have given this team over the years and with our best wishes for the opportunities ahead," he added.

Glasgow Warriors

15 Francisco Leonelli

14 Rory Lamont
13 Andrew Henderson
12 Scott Barrow
11 Thom Evans

10 Dan Parks
9 Graeme Beveridge

1 Justin Va'a
2 Fergus Thomson*
3 Moray Low**
4 Andy Newman
5 Alastair Kellock* CAPTAIN
6 Steve Swindall
7 John Barclay*
8 John Beattie*

Substitutes

16 Scott Lawson*
17 Kevin Tkachuk
18 James Eddie
19 Andrew Wilson*
20 Donnie Macfadyen
21 Colin Gregor
22 Hefin O'Hare

* indicates player in the Scottish Institute of Sports
** indicates National Academy Player

Comments
Posted by jamiefeg on May 3, 2007 01:52 PM | Reply to this comment

I saw rory and fergus in the pub yesterday watching the footy!! pretty sure they were stickin to diet coke though!!Glasgow are going to seriously miss Rory!!hope he is as lethal for Sale as he has been for Glasgow this season!!

Posted by hannah on May 3, 2007 01:56 PM | Reply to this comment

Dont want rory or bevvy to go. They are great players and great guys. They will be missed but all the best for them.

Posted by ailie on May 3, 2007 07:26 PM | Reply to this comment

Speaking of players leaving, does anyone know what is going on with Euan. I know Sean rested him a couple of weeks ago, but if he is fit then surely he should be playing tomorrow night. It would have been nice to see him play once more at Hughenden and give him a good send off before he leaves the team.

Posted by Alan on May 3, 2007 09:42 PM | Reply to this comment

Well, Euan is not on the team sheet, Ailie ..so you can be pretty sure he will not be playing. I hope he is still along at Hughenden so that the fans can give him a send off and thanks (assuming he is going!)

Posted by Gail Foster on May 4, 2007 09:11 AM | Reply to this comment

Well would assume he would be there, usually sits up beside his folks and sister so will keep an eye out - admit though it would have been good to see him play one last time. Figure by the number of front row signings we have had recently he will not be staying here even if the contract with Siatns falls through.

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